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The Samsung Android GamePad is a gamepad produced by Samsung Electronics. Recently unveiled for the European Market, the device serves as a companion for Samsung Galaxy smartphones that run Android OS 4.1. It is more optimized for Samsung devices with Android 4.3. The gamepad was first introduced in Seoul, Korea and was said to provide consumers with a "fun, convenient, and advanced gaming experience anytime, anywhere."[1]

History

Development

The development of the smartphone gamepad began in concurrence with Apple Inc. Apple allowed third-party gamepads with their implementation of iOS 7. Setting itself apart from the competition, Samsung's device uses Bluetooth connection to link with a smartphone. Android 4.3 Galaxy phones have extended features including NFC connect support.[2]

Games

The Mobile console app allows users to use supported games. Some of these games include Need For Speed Most Wanted, Asphalt8 Airborne, Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour, Virtua Tennis Challenge, Prince of Persia: The Shadow and the Flame, and 35 more games to launch in 2014.[3]


Further Use

The Smartphone GamePad is not just limited to small screen play. The GamePad allows using larger screen with your gaming through several different methods. A mobile device can be connect directly to an HDTV by an HDMI cable. In addition to that, a phone can be connected wirelessly through AllShare screen mirroring. Lastly, the device can be connected through Samsung's Smart Dock.[3]

Specifications

Product Specifications
Compatibility Android OS 4.1 more (Optimized for Samsung devices with Android 4.3 more)
Connectivity Bluetooth® v3.0, NFC (Samsung devices with Android 4.3 more)

3.0 class 2, HID

Control Keys
  • D-Pad (8 way)
  • 2 Analog Sticks
  • 4 action buttons and 2 trigger buttons
  • Select button and Start button
  • PLAY button (Samsung devices with Android 4.3)
Dimension 137.78 x 86.47 x 31.80 mm, 195 g
Battery Rechargeable 160mA
Color Black

References

  1. ^ Samsung (17 December 2013). "Samsung Enhances Consumer Entertainment Experience with Smartphone GamePad and Mobile Console Application". Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
  2. ^ Russell, John (16 December 2013). "Nextweb". Retrieved 17 December 2013.
  3. ^ a b Conley, William (16 December 2013). "Slashgear". Retrieved 17 December 2013.
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